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President Donald Trump's declaration that religious services should be "essential" comes at a precarious point in the national balancing act that pits the call of worship against the risk of coronavirus.
California's unemployment rate soared to 15.5% in April as the nation's most populous state lost 2.3 million jobs because of the coronavirus pandemic that shuttered most businesses.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday took an extra $1.8 billion from the state's dwindling coffers to pay for more protective gear and extra hospital beds to aid the state's response to the new coronavirus.
California has quickly repaid a nearly $1.4 billion loan from the federal government used to fund a massive increase in unemployment claims amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Defying state health orders intended to prevent spread of COVID-19, leaders in California's Tulare County have voted to allow businesses and churches to immediately reopen.
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain says they plan on reopening on Thursday.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a dramatic relaxation Monday of health standards to reopen the state, a move that could allow nearly every county to proceed more quickly, and he offered the possibility of pro sports returning - without fans - by early June.
California is relaxing some of its reopening criteria and that could mean most of the state may soon be offering services such as dining at restaurants.
Starting today, undocumented immigrants in California can begin applying for financial assistance to support them during the coronavirus pandemic -- in the first relief fund of its kind.
The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office says they are aware of a protest that's planned outside Gov. Gavin Newsom's private home over the weekend.
In a budget reflecting the financial hit the state is already seeing from the coronavirus pandemic, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday proposed cutting $6.1 billion from a variety of programs in a budget he says prioritizes public education, public health and public safety.
The leader of a union representing California state workers says the governor will propose a 10% pay cut to help cover a projected $54.3 billion budget deficit.
Five new counties, all in Northern California, have been approved by state officials to charge ahead with reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Tesla's standoff with California's Alameda County officials has come to an end after the county agreed to let Tesla's factory in Fremont reopen.
Gov. Gavin Newsom moved to further ease the coronavirus choke-hold on California's economy Tuesday by allowing more businesses to reopen and following through on his promise to swiftly approve requests from counties to move ahead more quickly if they have been minimally harmed by the pandemic.
California is recommending restaurants screen guests for symptoms, have servers wear masks and keep diners at least six feet apart once they reopen under guidance released Tuesday to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
California restaurants waiting for permission to reopen to diners have been preparing for the "new normal" in the age of the coronavirus.
The members of the Western States Pact -- California, Washington, Oregon, Colorado and Nevada -- are asking the federal government for $1 trillion in aid to help deal with the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
The parking lot was nearly full at Tesla's California electric car factory Monday, a likely indication the company was resuming production in defiance of an order from county health authorities.
A majority of Americans disapprove of protests against restrictions aimed at preventing the spread the coronavirus, according to a new poll that also finds the still-expansive support for such limits — including restaurant closures and stay-at-home orders — has dipped in recent weeks.
Pressure has been building to reopen California as more than 4 million people statewide have filed for unemployment benefits.
All Californians are being urged to vote by mail come the November Election - and the governor is making it as easy as possible.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday issued the broadest loosening of his stay-at-home order so far, allowing some retailers to reopen but not have customers in stores.
California will have a budget shortfall of $54.3 billion because of the economic devastation wrought by the coronavirus, Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration announced Thursday, a stunning reversal for a state that had a $21 billion surplus a year ago.
California restaurants have drafted a plan to allow the industry to reopen for sit-down dining with an array of safeguards while avoiding possible requirements imposed in other states that customers have their temperature taken or the number of tables be dramatically limited.
Across the country, vinyl record sales are the highest they have been in decades as Sacramento record shops say what was once considered an art form of the past has the younger generation tuning in.
A Sacramento County community came together on Friday night to honor a neighbor who they said helped make the streets a little happier.
Proposed water rate increases from the Nevada Irrigation District are drawing concern across the Northern Sierra Foothills, especially for those who depend on water to make a living.
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
Heliot Ramos hit a three-run homer, Logan Webb struck out six in six solid innings and the San Francisco Giants beat the Washington Nationals 10-5 on Friday night.
Diana Sanders, a nurse at a Vacaville hospital, filed the lawsuit after the January 2024 incident aboard the Carnival Radiance.
Across the country, vinyl record sales are the highest they have been in decades as Sacramento record shops say what was once considered an art form of the past has the younger generation tuning in.
The arraignment continues for six out of the eight people arrested in connection with the Esparto explosion that killed seven men.
From building bridges to water and power plants, several public works projects in the Sacramento region are being impacted by rising costs.
A Sacramento County community came together on Friday night to honor a neighbor who they said helped make the streets a little happier.
From building bridges to water and power plants, several public works projects in the Sacramento region are being impacted by rising costs.
A group of Sacramento parents is pushing back on a plan to replace all the grass playing surfaces at Crocker Riverside Elementary School with artificial turf.
The stretch of Stockton Boulevard from East Sacramento to Elk Grove is one of the deadliest roadways in all of Sacramento County. Now, new efforts are underway to reduce the number of serious car crashes.
The Sacramento County District Attorney's Office said jurors are expected to be sworn in Tuesday morning, with opening statements to follow.
The California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted the first gubernatorial candidate forum since the fallout from the Eric Swalwell scandal, bringing six candidates together in a packed Sacramento ballroom.
Thousands of University of California workers will walk off their jobs next month in what their union calls the first-ever open-ended strike over unfair labor practices across the UC system.
Frustration over rising power bills is a common complaint in California, and the state is bracing for increases in power consumption as the use of artificial intelligence grows.
The California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted the first gubernatorial candidate forum since the fallout from the Eric Swalwell scandal, bringing six candidates together in a packed Sacramento ballroom.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday set the date for a special election to fill Eric Swalwell's congressional seat after his resignation following multiple sexual assault allegations.
A tornado briefly touched down in Northern California Sunday afternoon as high winds and thunderstorms continued, officials said.
Heliot Ramos hit a three-run homer, Logan Webb struck out six in six solid innings and the San Francisco Giants beat the Washington Nationals 10-5 on Friday night.
Macklin Celebrini had a goal and two assists to break Joe Thornton's San Jose record for points in a season with 115, helping the Sharks rout the Winnipeg Jets 6-1 on Thursday night in the finale for both teams.
Joc Pederson hit a go-ahead single in a four-run ninth inning and the Texas Rangers rallied last in a 9-6 victory over the Athletics to earn a split of their four-game series.
Landen Roupp allowed one hit in six innings and Matt Chapman had an RBI double to spark a three-run rally in the seventh and help the San Francisco Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0.
The Athletics (10-8) are alone atop the AL West, a game ahead of Texas (9-9), for the first time since June 19, 2021.
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
After polling around 3% last month, former state attorney general Xavier Becerra jumped to 10% after Eric Swalwell dropped out of the California governor's race.
The technology would enhance Iran's ability to detect and track incoming threats, like low-flying drones and cruise missiles.
As the conflict in the Middle East drives up prices at the pump, experts say suspending gas and diesel taxes isn't the easy fix it may appear to be.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Public health officials say they've confirmed two cases of measles in Sacramento County.
Multiple elephant seal pups along the Northern California coast have tested positive for the deadly avian influenza, or bird flu, according to new research from the University of California.
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
Finding the perfect dress isn't easy, but now, selling them could become a lot more challenging.
This weekend, Placer County is hosting its annual Sip Into Spring event, offering free or discounted tastings at more than 20 wineries along what's known as the Placer Wine Trail.
From fruits and veggies to car parts, economists project that businesses will pass along the cost of the tariffs to customers.
An economic blackout was underway Friday as activists nationwide encouraged people not to spend their money at large corporations, retailers and fast-food chains for 24 hours.
San Joaquin County's retail theft reporting app has only been around for six months and is already bringing a sense of calmness to local business owners.
President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom have made several different claims about California gas prices. Here's what we found.
This year-long investigation provides an unprecedented look at California's one-party supermajority legislature through the eyes of grieving parents who discover how California lawmakers kill popular bills by not voting.
This year-long investigation by CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts examines the many components of California's new tougher-on-crime law.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
The California Highway Patrol captain accused of workers' compensation fraud was the commander in charge of the fatal Mahaney Park shootout in Roseville, three officers who worked under him at the time of the shootout said.
CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team devised an idea on how to lower what consumers owe on their credit cards -- and it begins with a simple phone call.
No one wants to think about death. However, it's important to plan on what happens to your digital assets after you die.
After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
More than a year after Hai Pham canceled the trial membership, he kept getting charged every month for it.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
Six months after a California wildfire destroyed dozens of homes in the Tuolumne County community of Chinese Camp, officials say debris removal is now complete and properties are being returned to their owners.
A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the Tiger Fire that burned 118 acres in California's Amador County last summer and forced evacuations near Pioneer.
A major home developer is rethinking how communities are built in wildfire-prone areas and the future is taking shape in El Dorado County.
San Joaquin County secured a grant aimed at helping to build a wildfire protection plan for the entire county.
More than two dozen structures were destroyed in a wildfire in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
A Sacramento County dog picked up thousands of miles from home after he went missing five years ago was reunited with his family on Wednesday.
What started as a suspicious circumstances call for Rancho Cordova police ended with a newborn surprise.
A once-empty lot behind Church of the Cross in north Modesto now hosts a thriving community garden with more than 140 plots and growers from across the globe.
A Sacramento-area middle school history and English teacher is in the running to win big as America's Favorite Teacher, a title her students think she is more than worthy of being awarded.
Junior Romello Bruhn of Woodland Christian High School is closer than ever to scoring 3,000 career points, something only 13 high school athletes have accomplished in California state history.
A Sacramento County community came together on Friday night to honor a neighbor who they said helped make the streets a little happier.
Ashley Sharp reports.
Proposed water rate increases from the Nevada Irrigation District are drawing concern across the Northern Sierra Foothills, especially for those who depend on water to make a living.
Nina Burns reports.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Friday evening.